Learning to fall in love with food all over again

Month: June 2015

The word ‘scone’ instantly reminds me of childhood holidays in Devon, where idyllic little teashops beckoned you in with the promise of homemade versions served with oodles of clotted cream. Of course, you can have a cream tea anywhere nowadays and why not? This simple little baked good, with its… Continue reading »

I made an error with my on-line grocery shop the other day and ended up with an enormous amount of strawberries. Knowing how quickly they turn, I needed to make something that used up a decent amount of them (I really did over order). The traditional thing to do if… Continue reading »

I wanted to share with you some ideas I had for picnic and packed lunch snacks. They are all gluten and dairy free and make an interesting change from sandwiches. Making a batch of each of these will last a few days, or even better, freeze them in handy portion… Continue reading »

There is often confusion as to what you should avoid if you think you are intolerant to dairy. For some, the inability to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk, is the main cause of dairy intolerance. This causes symptoms such as stomach cramps, diarrhoea and bloating. For others, the… Continue reading »

I’ve been desperate to re-create an allergen friendly version of my ultimate favourite cookie – oatmeal raisin. There has always felt something wholesome and comforting about these cookies and you can’t get better than homemade, especially for an after school treat. Getting the right balance of crunch and chewiness in… Continue reading »